Distinguished architecture, this exceptional hilltop estate offers intriguing features and spectacular valley and city views highlighted throughout the home and outdoor spaces.

The well-designed residence offers luxurious elegance and an intimate atmosphere with integrated common areas including an office, a bonus/entertainment room, five bedroom suites, plus a den, all laid out over approximately 5,744 square feet of light-filled living space. Immaculate finishes include soaring ceilings, maple flooring, granite counters, extensive use of crown molding, recessed lightings throughout, a grand circular maple staircase, and oil bronze railings along the patios and exterior of the home.

The finest lot in the development, the approximately 1.04 acre property features a large, flat, fenced-in backyard including a paver patio, lawn area, and an arbor with bench, plus potential for a swimming pool, pool house, sport courts, outdoor kitchen, detached guest house, and additional parking garage in the additional gently sloped portion of the land (buyer to verity with City). With Almaden Quicksilver County Park open space set behind the neighborhood, the property is imbued with a peaceful, bucolic ambiance.

A paver driveway flanked by columns leads to the front of the residence punctuated by a front porch and columns. Once inside, the main level of the home offers:* Double front doors opening to the marble entryway featuring a fantastic soaring high domed ceiling with skylight.* Magnificent living room offering a decorative high volume ceiling, a chandelier, gas fireplace, a wall of view windows, and sliding glass door to the back patio and yard.* Large formal dining room featuring two built-in cabinets with glass fronts for displaying glassware and china.* Gourmet chefps kitchen offering maple cabinets, granite countertops, garden window, a large fan-shaped center island with sink and space for countertop dining, plus an additional granite countertop built-in seating area. Amenities include a Thermador hood and gas range with four burners and a wok burner, KitchenAid 48-inch built-in refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, and trash compactor. An adjacent large pantry includes built-in shelves, and a built-in large desk is with granite countertop and cabinets. * Open to the kitchen, the breakfast nook surrounded by circular windows, sky limited views and features a decorative circular ceiling, and a sliding glass door to an outdoor patio seating area.* Huge step-down family room highlighted by a bay wall of windows.* Den/entertainment room offering a coffered ceiling and bay wall of windows.* Double glass doors from the entry lead to the well-appointed office featuring high ceilings and tall windows.* Downstairs bedroom suite with an entryway, bedroom with sliding glass door to a balcony offering hill views, and an en suite bathroom with marble shower. With a private exterior entrance, this suite would serve well as guest quarters or a multi-generational living area.* Powder room conveniently located by front entry.* Spacious laundry room with cabinets, sink, washer/dryer, and room for storage.

The central circular staircase leads to the second floor, featuring:* Large maple landing and den with built-in desk.* Double French doors opening to the master suite offering a bedroom, seating area with a door to the private balcony with stunning views, and two large walk-in closets with cedar lining. The en suite bathroom includes a spa tub with marble surround, large dual-head shower with jets and bench, and dual-sink vanity.* Three additional bedroom suites all featuring large walk-in closet and attached full bathroom with tub.* Laundry chute to the main level laundry area.Additional features include:* Clay tile roof offering longer usable life* Oversized, attached three-car garage with finished floor and built-in cabinets.* Ample storage throughout including linen and coat closets (some cedar-lined), plus a large storage room under the stairs.* Solid interior doors.* Security alarm system, Intercom system, Central vacuum.* Award-winning schools: Williams, Bret Harte, Leland (buyer to confirm availability).